Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dependable accounts payable officer to join our small finance team at our Brendale premises. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. The role operates in a purchase order-based manufacturing environment and requires someone who can investigate discrepancies, follow matters through to resolution and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment

• Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately and within required timeframes

• Matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts

• Investigating price, quantity, purchase order and receiving discrepancies

• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries

• Reconciling supplier statements and following up outstanding items

• Preparing weekly payment batches and supporting documentation for review and approval

• Processing domestic and foreign currency supplier payments

• Monitoring outstanding invoices, due dates and payment requirements

• Processing employee credit card transactions and following up supporting receipts

• Preparing and posting journals and other accounts payable adjustments

• Maintaining complete and accurate records in accordance with internal controls

• Assisting with month-end processes and accounts payable reporting

• Providing general finance and administrative support as required

About you

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• At least two to three years' experience in an Accounts Payable Officer or similar role

• Experience working in a purchase order-based environment; manufacturing, distribution or another complex operational business would be highly regarded

• Strong experience in invoice processing, purchase order matching, supplier reconciliations and payment runs

• The ability to investigate discrepancies and take ownership of issues through to resolution

• Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system. SAP experience is highly regarded but not essential

• Sound Microsoft Excel and general computer skills

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

• A methodical, organised approach and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Confidence working independently while contributing to a small, collaborative finance team

• Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Reliability, sound judgement and respect for confidential information

• Full Australian working rights

This role will suit a self-starter who takes pride in producing accurate work, follows established processes and communicates promptly when information or assistance is required. You will be comfortable working with detailed transactions while payment deadlines are met.

About us

Ferno Australia is a long-established provider of equipment used by ambulance, rescue and emergency-response professionals. We offer a stable, close-knit working environment, reflected in the long tenure of many of our employees. Joining Ferno means contributing to a business whose products support the vital work of frontline services.

Benefits

• Flexible start time of either 7:30 am or 8:00 am

• A stable role with an established Australian business

• Brendale location offering the opportunity to work close to home and avoid the CBD commute with onsite parking

• A varied, hands-on position with ownership of the accounts payable function

• The opportunity to work as part of a small and supportive finance team

Pre-employment requirements

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening and a satisfactory National Police Check as a condition of employment.

No recruitment agencies, please. Ferno Australia is managing this recruitment process directly and will not accept unsolicited resumes or be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.